Biography

Tenor Christopher Longo, celebrated for his “unperturbed purity of tone” and “strong dramatic presence” (Democrat & Chronicle), prepares for his upcoming engagement as the tenor soloist in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Eric Mahl.

Mr. Longo’s recent seasons have been highlighted by signature roles in the lyric tenor repertoire. He has performed Tamino in The Magic Flute with Salt Marsh Opera, Ferrando in a cover run of Mozart’s Così fan tutte at St. Petersburg Opera, and Alfredo in La Traviata as a member of the esteemed Bonfils-Stanton Apprentice Artist Training Program at Central City Opera.

A versatile performer, Mr. Longo has also been featured with Sarasota Opera as Giuseppe in La Traviata, Opera Steamboat in a concert of Dvořák’s Rusalka, and Opera Tampa, where he originated the role of the Fisherman in the world premiere of Anton Coppola’s Lady Swanwhite. Other key roles include Gherardo in Gianni Schicchi and the Defendant in Trial By Jury.

Christopher holds a Master of Music degree in Voice from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Florida State University. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, soprano Lauren Frey, with whom he co-owns and operates Frey Longo Music Studio.